Woman killed in accident on U.S. 380 Sunday

Fails to make a curve, hits rock and tree

A 32-year-old woman died Sunday in a one-car accident on U.S. 380 in Lincoln County.

Investigating New Mexico State Police Officer Michael Dias reported that Tanya R. Morris of Truth or Consequences, was driving a 1992 Hondo at 8 a.m., eastbound at about milepost 57, when she failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle struck a rock, went airborne and rolled several times, coming to rest against a tree or bush. Morris was wearing a seat belt.

Alcohol involvement is undetermined, pending toxicology results being handled by Medical Examiner Dave Vermillion. Alcohol beverages were present in the vehicle, according to Dias' report.